Description

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 9 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel - NICU Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Houston, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing abilities of neonatal and pediatric patients with impairments resulting from premature birth, birth injuries, disease, or other causes
• Synthesize assessment data to establish individualized plans of care using evidence-based practice interventions and goals appropriate to patient age and development
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies as part of dysphagia assessment and management
• Collaborate and interact with interdisciplinary care teams to implement and assess intervention programs
• Float across NICU, Pediatric, and Adult units as needed based on caseload demands
• Document clinical findings and progress accurately using the facility EMR system (Meditech Magic / Meditech Expanse)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Neonatal (NICU) experience required
• Demonstrated competency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Pediatric clinical experience
• Adult patient care experience

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized NICU setting within a high-volume women's and neonatal care facility, gaining valuable experience across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations
• Supportive team environment with an established therapy staff and a clearly defined caseload structure